Peregrin
Meaningtraveler, pilgrim · Latin
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,890 in 2024
13 babies were named Peregrin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,108 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Peregrin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Peregrin, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Peregrin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPeregrin first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #4,890.
- New on the scenePeregrin wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendPeregrin has climbed 3,108 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Peregrin means “traveler, pilgrim”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Peregrin
Peregrin is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “traveler, pilgrim”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-rin”. US birth records list Peregrin for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 12 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #4,890 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.4 | 424,528 boys |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 139,860 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Peregrin
What does the name Peregrin mean?
Peregrin means “traveler, pilgrim” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Peregrin?
Peregrin has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Peregrin a boy or girl name?
Peregrin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Peregrin?
Peregrin ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#4,890).